They were all taken in the decade of the noughties during care free days of primary school, when friendships were forged for life. These pictures were taken in the classrooms, at sporting events, dance, drama and other events captured by our photographers.
Pupils from Blackpool primary schools were at the Opera House to rehearse their dance routines for the first Blackpool Schools Celebration of Dance. Courtney Molloy makes a leap of faith as part of the St John Vianney routine
Family physical fitness fun day at Claremont Primary School in Blackpool. L-R are Ciaran Donnelly holding a tray of fruit at a healthy eating stall. Next to him are Kirsty Hale (middle) and Sophie Bickerdike (both 9).
Norbreck Primary School girls football team won the Blackpool Primary Schools Football Association Girls Cup. Back, from left, Perry Smith, Amelia Gaughan, Sam Clare, Justine Briggs. Front, from left, Stephanie Rawlinson, Eleanor Whittaker, Emma Perrett (captain), Abby Webber and Alex Cherry
Holy Family Catholic High School-winners of the Blackpool Boys Primary Schools Cup and the Bloomfield Trophy. Back, from left, Patrick Hoey, Scott Baron, Danny Mahon, Jordan Meehan, Mark Robinson. Front, from left, Tom Ashton, Luke Smith, Ryan Stayte (captain), Josh Walker and Declan Fisher
Primary Schools badminton at Blackpool Youth Games at Stanley Park (Blackpool Sports Centre).Hawes Side Primary School pupils, from left, Mitchell Cheetam, Michael Beveridge, Reece Schofield, Tom Sharp, Lewis Smith and Joshua Haslem
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